The Phoenix Suns recently competed against the Los Angeles Clippers in a high-stakes matchup at the Footprint Center. Following the game, Suns supporters expressed considerable anxiety stemming from a contentious interaction between star player Kevin Durant and head coach Mike Budenholzer during the contest.
As the teams headed into the timeout after the first quarter, Budenholzer made his way over to Durant for a discussion. However, as Budenholzer reached out to grab Durant’s arm, the star player quickly recoiled, brushing past him without engaging. Durant turned back and exchanged words with the head coach.
The incident caught the attention of broadcasters, who highlighted the exchange during the game. This prompted a wave of speculation and concern among fans. However, what the broadcasters did not show was the surprising development that followed the incident, leaving many fans unaware of the full context and the subsequent actions that took place behind the scenes.
🚨MUST SEE🚨Here's the FULL VIDEO exchange with Kevin Durant and Mike Budenholzer…
— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) March 5, 2025
Bud grabs KD arm.. KD pulls it away… what the broadcast DID NOT show you — after the TV timeout, our camera caught KD tapping Bud to talk. @12SportsAZ pic.twitter.com/9tyWmcm1G1
Sports anchor Cameron Cox recently uploaded the full video of the incident on X (formerly Twitter). In the footage, Durant approaches Budenholzer following their exchange and taps him on the shoulder to continue their discussion. The two engage in a succinct conversation before Durant proceeds back onto the court.
Kevin Durant Opens Up About His Exchange with Mike Budenholzer
Despite a heated exchange with the head coach that ultimately ended positively, Durant delivered an outstanding performance on the court. He played for 41 minutes, scoring 34 points, recording 4 assists, and grabbing 7 rebounds. His strong play contributed to the Suns’ narrow 119-117 victory over the Clippers. In the post-game interview, Durant reflected on his exchange with Budenholzer during the game.
“If we both didn’t care, we would never have stuff like that. I’m glad that the win is gonna sweep all of that stupid stuff under the rug cuz some people in Phoenix couldn’t wait to run with that.” Durant said.
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Kevin Durant on his exchange with Bud that was caught on TV:
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) March 5, 2025
"If we both didn't care, we would never have stuff like that. I'm glad that the win is gonna sweep all of that stupid stuff under the rug cuz some people in Phoenix couldn't wait to run with that" pic.twitter.com/lJmZ0797Wu
Before the game against the Clippers, Durant made a curious comment that fueled speculation about a potential romantic relationship with Angel Reese. The Suns are currently in the 11th spot in the Western Conference standings, with a record of 29 wins and 33 losses. Their next game is against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.
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